Cyberhorse webmaster Bill Saunders is someone with whom I share a number of similar views. I enjoyed the article he wrote today that called for some sense in this ludicrous TabCorp and TVN debacle - particularly as I too recognize the role that technology plays in enticing the next generation of punters - and indeed owners (anyone ever wonder why horse sales are now broadcast over the Internet??) to the table.

Titled "Can someone please show some leadership?" the undertone of frustration within the article at the tunnel vision of those wishing to protect their existing positions is completely understandable.

"Instead of demonising them, how much better off could racing be if it explored co-operative ways that corporate bookmakers (and even heaven forbid Betfair), could help racing to attract today's technology savvy young punters? Their life choices are still being formed. The lifetime value of such fans is incalculable but racing seems incapable of understanding this."

Bills's article can be read at the following URL.

Meanwhile, whilst the rest of us sit and wait ... and wait .. for some sort of sense to prevail, I'm tempted to adopt drastic measures and send both sides into the desert for an extended period (I might also send Qld Racing and the various journalists currently baiting them as well - I've been sick of that separate [and rather tiresome] war for over a year now).

Thanks Bill, for having (as always) the guts to take a stand on the issue.